Mundus

Mundus

Mundus is the main antagonist and manipulating force in the first Devil May Cry. In the game itself very little is revealed about Mundus. What is known is that he is the Prince of Darkness, and 2000 years prior to the events of the Devil May Cry series he led an attack on the human world in an attempt to take it for his own. However, one of his own servants - the Legendary Dark Knight Sparda - had a mysterious change of heart and single-handedly defeated Mundus and his army, sealing them into the Demon World with his own blood and the sacrificed blood of a mortal priestess.

In the events of Devil May Cry, Mundus attempts to escape the Demon World by opening a gate on Mallet Island. While doing so, he attempts to kill the half-mortal son of Sparda, Dante, by having his creation Trish manipulate him throughout the game's story. Mundus appears to have been worshipped by the residents of the castle on Mallet Island, as hinted by the massive statue of his likeness in the castle's main foyer, as well as accounts of strange goings on and rituals that can be accessed throughout the game.

During his battle with Dante, Mundus appears as a giant, living, angelic statue of marble that continues to deteriorate as the fight goes on. By the time of Mundus' defeat, the facade has mostly broken away, and hints of the Prince of Darkness' true nature can be seen beneath, most of which is composed of writhing flesh and muscle. One unblinking eye can be seen staring at Dante before he is pulled back into the Underworld. This representation of the character would appear hyperbolize his presence as a false god. It has been presumed that he is immortal although due to devil may cry one this is not known after his disappearence or death.

Chronologically since the first game, there has been no further mention of Mundus. Whether he will return in future games, or whether he has been permanently sealed away inside the Demon World has yet to be revealed. nce in the end of the game, where his three glowing eyes is seen. Mundus appears briefly in Devil May Cry 3 during an unlockable cutscene. As Vergil awakens - presumeably moments after his defeat at Dante's hands - he looks up into the blackened sky to see Mundus' three signature glowing eyes staring down at him. He draws his sword once more, stating confidently that if his father had the power to defeat Mundus, he should too. He then charges towards the glowing eyes before the screen fades to black.